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Gothic Remake Sells Half-Million Copies in First Week

Strong early sales have led the publisher and developer to commit to ongoing updates to sustain player momentum.

Overview

  • Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Alkimia Interactive said the Gothic Remake has surpassed 500,000 units sold in its first week following the game's launch.
  • The game reached a peak of nearly 78,000 concurrent players on Steam, a measure of how many people were playing at the same time that signals strong live engagement.
  • Steam shows more than 15,000 user reviews with an 85 percent Very Positive rating, reflecting broadly favorable reactions from both returning fans and new players.
  • The studio issued a statement thanking the community and pledged to continue post-launch support and improvements in the weeks and months ahead to address feedback and sustain interest.
  • Gothic is a long-running franchise of about 25 years, and the remake’s early performance could shape future updates and the series’ appeal to both legacy fans and newcomers.